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Video Game Teaches Teens About Electricity
Hoping to encourage a greater interest in engineering among teenagers, researchers at the University of Cambridge have designed a new video game that explains the ins and outs of electricity through a series of puzzle-solving exercises.
Video: Efficiency Gain for Emerging Photovoltaic Material
Researchers have broken the 10% energy conversion efficiency barrier for the promising solar cell material sulfide kesterite.
Another Efficiency High for Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Technology
A record conversion efficiency of 27.1 percent for a four-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem photovoltaic cell outpaces the most efficient standalone silicon solar cell.
Efficient Solar Power-generated Hydrogen Production Scheme is Demonstrated
The system successfully converted 18.8 percent of the solar energy to hydrogen energy.
Watch: Peelable Thin-Film Electronics, New Rechargeable Battery for Electric Cars, New Moons Orbiting Jupiter
Watch: Peelable Thin-Film Electronics, New Rechargeable Battery for Electric Cars, New Moons Orbiting Jupiter
Building the World’s First Quantum Battery
It could replace conventional batteries in small electronic devices, while larger quantum batteries could find application in the renewable energy sector.
Just Add Water to Drive This Electric Car
Participants at an annual political event held in Visby, Sweden, were treated to a demonstration of a fuel cell-powered automobile fueled with water.
High-Voltage Liquid Metal Flow Battery Shows Promise
A new type of flow battery more than doubled the maximum voltage of conventional flow batteries and could lead to affordable storage of renewable power.
EPRI to Conduct Solar Forecasting Research With Energy Companies
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) plans to develop and demonstrate new methods to operate power systems with high penetrations of solar power.
Secure a Skilled and Diverse Workforce with the Solar Jobs Toolkit
The toolkit provides practical steps for the industry to better align training with evolving workforce needs to ensure a steady supply of talent.
Secure a Skilled and Diverse Workforce with the Solar Jobs Toolkit
The toolkit provides practical steps for the industry to better align training with evolving workforce needs to ensure a steady supply of talent.
Now Operational: North America’s First Multi-megawatt Power-to-gas Facility
The first major energy storage facility using hydrogen in North America is now operational in Ontario, Canada.
New Ricardo Electric Motor Designed to Boost Power, Cut Costs of Hybrids
The 48 V e-motor offers up to a 50 percent increase in power density compared with current production machines.
CSIRO Report: Australia Could Lead the World in Li-ion Battery Reuse and Recycling
Only 2 percent of Australia’s annual 3,300 tons of Li-ion battery waste is currently recycled. At the current growth rate, this waste could exceed 100,000 tons by 2036.
DOE Reports Global Increase in Fuel Cell Power Shipments
More than 650 MW of fuel cell power were shipped worldwide in 2017, with the largest increase attributed to expanded introduction of fuel cell light-duty vehicles.
Roadside Assistance App Launched for Tredit Tire and Wheel Company Customers
Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance has partnered up with Tredit Tire and Wheel Company to create a roadside assistance app for Tredit’s customers.
EVgo Launches Grid-tied Public Fast Charging System with Second-life Batteries
A fast-charging station in California uses recycled BMW i3 batteries to store energy during peak solar periods and reduces strain on the grid.
Inert Polymer Pumps Up Plastic Solar Cell Performance
Use of a tertiary, high-molecular-weight polymer improves the performance of low bandgap polymer solar cells.
FOMO is a Major Reason People Text While They Drive According to a New Study
But even though it is widely known to be dangerous, that doesn’t stop drivers from engaging with their phones anyway, according to a new study.
Salt-based Battery Improves Renewable Battery Performance for Electric Cars and Solar Cells
The battery is a greener alternative and can last longer than conventional batteries currently used in solar cells and electric cars.